Byron Toben

ARTICLES

Interim Cine Gael treat:
Tribute to Maureen O’Hara

How an Irish lass became a darling of the American silver screen. By Byron Toben

All you need to know
about the Feast of Purim

Plus the premiere of Ken Burns’ new documentary on Benjamin Franklin. By Byron Toben

Mid-March brings lots
of Irish stuff

A wide variety of events, from a film lecture to the return of a beloved parade. By Byron Toben

March live theatre
tiptoes back in Montreal

Théâtre La Chapelle and Centaur Theatre lead the way. By Byron Toben

The stories behind
the stories behind /4

Four-part series concludes with the rise of Ragtime and the arrival of Blues. By Byron Toben

The stories behind
the stories behind /3

Rob Lutes focuses on the origins of 19th-century parlour songs. By Byron Toben

Greener Pastures and
Persian Lessons end festival

The 15th annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival concludes in fine form with two contrasting selections. By Byron Toben

How GTG Valentine Slam
celebrated the Feast of lovers

Plus an account of how Saint Valentine’s Day came to be. By Byron Toben

The stories behind
the stories behind /2

Rob Lutes continues his fascinating backstory-telling on the origins of popular songs. By Byron Toben

Golden Voices
hits the right note

The Jewish and Israeli Film Festival’s third offering is a delightful tale of compassion. By Byron Toben

The stories behind the stories behind

Rob Lutes’ fascinating backstory-telling on the origins of popular songs. By Byron Toben

So long January and
welcome February events!

The diverse line-up includes three live theatre shows. By Byron Toben
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